What would the issue be with running a 205x60 shock on a 165?
If the stock shock is 205 mm × 65 mm (I haven't confirmed, just taking the word of others in this thread), there's there's no harm in it, you'll just have a little less travel and very slightly higher ride height.
Late answer but I have changed the following: -Guide RS brakes -Stans Flow laced to Hope hubs -RaceFace bars -X01 shifter -11-speed -Super deluxe RCT -XX1 cranks
And the sticker on the frame clearly says ”shock stroke 205x60”
And the sticker on the frame clearly says ”shock stroke 205x60”
Meant to clear this up a while ago, but we're technically both right. The frame says 205x60, but the shock is a 205x65.
Anyway, I'm thinking about going full blown mini DH with it. Boxxer set to 180mm, 7speed derailleur/cassette. Still considering an air shock (super deluxe ultimate vs float x2).
And the sticker on the frame clearly says ”shock stroke 205x60”
Anyway, I'm thinking about going full blown mini DH with it. Boxxer set to 180mm, 7speed derailleur/cassette. Still considering an air shock (super deluxe ultimate vs float x2).
Stinky 165! I recall seeing on the Kona FB page a 'Dream Build' where they had two forks (single crown & dual crown). Ultimately thats what I want to do.
I recently purchased a DVO air shock, havent had a chance to ride with it yet.
And the sticker on the frame clearly says ”shock stroke 205x60”
Meant to clear this up a while ago, but we're technically both right. The frame says 205x60, but the shock is a 205x65.
Anyway, I'm thinking about going full blown mini DH with it. Boxxer set to 180mm, 7speed derailleur/cassette. Still considering an air shock (super deluxe ultimate vs float x2).
Yes you're right! But my frame also says: "rear travel: 1653 mm", so I guess they've had some problems with the stickers
2018 165 -chromag bza carbon bars 35mm clamp 800mm -crankbrothers stamp 1 pedals -2019 fox factory 36 -sensus dissisdaboss grips -wolftooth dropper lever (bc i broke the shit out of the ks) -charge spoon saddle -dakine hot laps gripper -lots of pink...just for the hell of it
I recall seeing on the Kona FB page a 'Dream Build' where they had two forks (single crown & dual crown). Ultimately thats what I want to do.
How about something like the MRP Bartlett and just have one fork? Same weight as a Boxxer, but the travel range is 170 mm - 190 mm.
I just did that with my 2018 YT Capa CF Race Pro 29er. On cool thing about this fork is that I can keep the same front wheel and not have to use a 15 to 20mm axle adapter because the Bartlett is specified to use a 15x110 axle! I think the 165 would look sick with it.
I just did that with my 2018 YT Capa CF Race Pro 29er. On cool thing about this fork is that I can keep the same front wheel and not have to use a 15 to 20mm axle adapter because the Bartlett is specified to use a 15x110 axle! I think the 165 would look sick with it.
Nice. And how's the Bartlett working out?
I've had a Ribbon Air & Coil; like the damper, but they were plagued by friction that caused them to bind. Just had the new, low-friction bushings installed. Haven't tried them yet; others are saying it makes quite a difference. Keep it in mind if your Bartlett sometimes feels great and sometimes feels harsh.
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